How to call the Seychelles
- From mobile
- +248 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 248 x xxx xxx
From $1.15/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the Seychelles from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Seychelles from abroad
How to make a call to the Seychelles from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Local numbers have 7 digits, so you add or drop nothing after 248.
- 00Exit code
- 248Country code of the Seychelles
- 4Landline
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call the Seychelles
Landline, mobile, or toll-free
The first digit after 248 shows the kind of number.
- Landline+248 4
- Mobile+248 2
- Toll-free+248 800
Toll-free 800 numbers from abroad
Airtel's +248 800 numbers often cannot be reached from outside the country.
- +248Seychelles
- 800toll-free
- xxxxlocal number
How to call the Seychelles number
How to call to the Seychelles, and how do you call the Seychelles from a browser? Type it in the dialer above.
- Type +248
- Add the 7 digits
- Press call
How the Seychelles phone numbers work
- Length
- Every the Seychelles number has 7 digits after +248
- Landlines
- Starts with 4
- Mobiles
- Starts with 2
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800. Airtel issues the whole range
Want to call the Seychelles?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Seychelles
The time now in the Seychelles, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the Seychelles
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Nov2All Saints' Day (observed)Monday
- Dec8Immaculate ConceptionTuesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan2New Year HolidaySaturday
Why a call to the Seychelles fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
Dial 00, then 248, then the 7-digit number. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011 instead of 00.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Airtel's Seychelles toll-free numbers, which start with 800, often cannot be reached when you call from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call the Seychelles from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 248 and the 7-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 248?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call the Seychelles mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +248, then the 7-digit number
Why does my call to the Seychelles not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Seychelles now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Seychelles. Most of the Seychelles keeps the time of Mahe. The Seychelles has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the Seychelles?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Seychelles. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to the Seychelles mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +248 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 248 and the 7-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I WhatsApp call the Seychelles?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Seychelles needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to the Seychelles?
The country code of the Seychelles is +248
What's the best way to call the Seychelles number online, or make an internet call to the Seychelles?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Seychelles needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser